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In the news | LinkedIn Article
Introducing TEMPO: AI model for dynamic building density and height mapping
With our partners at Planet, our team has developed TEMPO, an AI model that estimates building density and height from Planet's satellite imagery for every place on Earth, every three months!
In the news | LinkedIn Article
The Next Phase of Aurora: Open and Collaborative AI for Weather and Climate Forecasting
Around the world, the dangers of extreme weather are a daily reality. In 2024, extreme weather displaced or disrupted the lives of more than 800,000 people worldwide —a reminder that accurate, timely forecasts aren’t just about data; they’re about people. From farmers deciding when to plant to coastal communities preparing for hurricanes, better forecasting can save lives,…
In the news | Microsoft Sustainably Speaking
Open source, shared planet: Harnessing AI to protect biodiversity
AI is transforming conservation in ways that were out of reach just a few years ago. The biodiversity crisis spans continents and species, so our tools must be open, adaptable, and collaborative—able to move from one habitat or use case…
In the news | Ted Talk
TED Talk – These AI devices protect nature in real time (Juan M. Lavista Ferres)
If we can put astronauts on the moon, conservationists shouldn't have to hike miles through dense forests to change the batteries on cameras, says Juan M. Lavista Ferres, chief data scientist at the AI for Good Lab. He introduces SPARROW,…
In the news | LinkedIn
Announcing AI Diffusion Report
As part of our AI Economy Institute, we’re releasing the @Microsoft AI Diffusion Report, which highlights global trends in AI development, infrastructure, and adoption—and what’s driving those patterns around the world. In less than three years, more than 1.2…
In the news | FuturIA
Microsoft and the Italian Hospital develop a solution to prevent childhood blindness
At a time when artificial intelligence poses ethical dilemmas, people are deciding to use this instrument to generate a positive impact on society. In this context, a few days ago, an expert in artificial intelligence visited Argentina and presented his…
In the news | infobae
Juan Lavista, Corporate VP of Microsoft: “AI is not just an alternative, it is the only solution”
Juan M. Lavista Ferres, Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft Corporation, presented his book Artificial Intelligence for Good. AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, together with Editorial TAEDA and within the framework of…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Improving breast cancer screening with AI
At Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, we’ve been working with partners at the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and other institutions to explore whether artificial intelligence can help bring greater clarity, accuracy, and trust to breast cancer…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Mapping global floods with 10 years of satellite radar data
Floods are among the deadliest and most costly forms of extreme weather, affecting millions of people and causing over $40 billion in damage annually. And they’re getting worse. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation, we…